Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 6, Number 27, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 December 1846 — Page 2

1 & CoovenfioQ to rtri e the Constitution of the State, with an imtniiinfni. ' . Mr. Howell moved to lay on the tabe t bill auj the report aad 500 copie to be rjiintrd. Air. Beatd called fot a division of tha question t hid oq the table. - , Mr. Read moved tfcit 100 copi'.j of the bill and if pott be piloted; Mr. Elfls taw- no Vfprlttj of priming. He wished foi information. , He itw do rtxua for a Convention. Mr. Reid saw 'no reason far hying the bill on the tilde. The majority of the voters in the State were t-y 5000, in faror of a Convention. I! itw a tiuition to nioiErr the bill, and for that reason, w ould etil fur the ayes and noca on the question. Mr. Biry of Monroe considered this aa important rote, and tjt it would te a test vote. Mr. Orth had do data jet, to go upon, in the discission of the propriety of holding a Convention. tHe saw no good r'flioo to piint ihis bill. aboti wh:;h there was.no dilTrreuce. I! w6ull not considei it a test rote. The question of holding a CuaVfutioa was different from the piiinii'g of this bill. The question of a Convention to revive the Constitution was peihapa tbe most important oue that Senators would erer nave an opportunity of voting on. He was not prepared yet, to say that the vote of last August was qjI sufficient to authorize a Convention. Mr. Read, af er reading the section in the Constitution lelative to holding; Conventions lo change or altrrlhe Condition, saij he doubled not the rote of Ut August was sutStient He said the ptintii g of this bill would be a tot vote. Straws show bow the wii.d bluwt. Mr. Robius,n acknowledged that unleisume new lilit poo the sul ject wa given, be would vote against the Convention. He was not prepared yet to vole. lie wanted time, lie would say not bin,; as to the constitutionality of the u,uelioo, but be thought it iuixpedii-kt. He would vote, however, to prut the bill to give Senators e;-pitunity of examiniug the question. Ue avowed hostility to a Convention. The question was then taken, and 1C0 copies osdt-rcd to be printed. Resolutions Introduced. By Mr EdmonMon. that the IIoue and Senate proceed to the ilectiou of SUte Uauk Director, ia place of the Ilia, Wm. Dai ley, whose tcim has eipiied. Mr Ellia mved u amend by linking out " to-diy at Iwj o'clock," and inserting Tuesday next i " amendment adopted, together with tbe lesoluion. By Mr Coffin, authoiiziug tbe cleiks of tbe Senate to employ assistants ; adopted. By Mr Murphy, requesting the Governor to lay before the Senate the circular of tbe Tuasory of the United Slates; adopted. By Mr Alilligan, that the Governor infoirh the Senate what actioo has been had upon the joint resolution on Hie sutject of the reservoir in Mercer couutj, Ohio; adopted. By Mr Zenor, that the agricul ur.il cutimiittee inquire whether any amendment is necessary to the law icuUln g weights and measures; adopted. By Mr Morgan, that the judiciary committee inquire into the expediency of making seduction a ciimiual ilfcnce; adopted. By Mr Berry of AL. relative to lands donated for the construction of the Wabash and Erie canal; adopted. Reports from Committees. By Mr Murphy, regulating the duties of administrator, executors, and guardians; concurred in.

By Mr Beuy of M., for the relict of purchasers ol seminary lands in certain counties thereiu named. By Mr V iochell, autboiizing XeUon Campbell to construct a dam across a certain river therein named. 0&DCR3 or THE OAT. Bills 1'asstJ or Referred. A bill repealing an act repealing the sixteenth chapter of the fouilh article of the Revi-ed Statutes of IS43, so far as relates to the counties of Jackson and Washington, so far as relates to the county of Jackson ; passed. A bill to increase the number of püots at the Falls of the Ohio; ordered to be engrossed, with ceitaiu amendments. A bill authorizing a settlement with the superintendent of the State Prison t passed. A bill providing for township assessors in certain counties therein named, and defining their duties; passed. Tbe Senate adjourned. AFTIULieOS SE5S105. Senate met. Leave was grated to Mr Handy to introduce a resolution requiting the committee ou public buildings to inqui.e into tbe cause of the Seuale chamber being filled with smoke: adopted. ... I 0BDEB.S Or THE DAY. A bill to change the name of Francis M. Fisher to Francis M. Smith i passed. ( I A joint lesolutioD on the subject of the National road; unanimously amended by striking out the pait " that the I construction of turnpike roads in this age, is an obsolete ide." ... . ! When, upon taking the vote upon the question, "Shall the joint resolution pass ? " Mr ilamiick said be introduced the resolution for the purpose of expiessing the Yoke of that part of ihe Western , Teople that tbe Senate represented ; but did not feel very j Solicitous upon the subject. I Tbe ares and noes were called ayes 9. noes 33. His Excellency, by his fiivale Secretary, Mr Hanna, signified to tbe Senate bis approval of bill No 9, for tbe relief of David Dickey and Joseph Queen. A bill authorizing tbe Governor to call special elections for Representatives to Coogiess ; passed. A bill for tbe relief of purchasers of canal lands; pised. A bill for the relief of volunteers in the Mexican war passed. A bill for the relief of county auditors; pased. A bill divorcing David T. Baggeily ; passed. A bill divorcing Martin Holland. ' Mr Miller said the reasons, as given in the petition, were true, be believed, for he could vouch for the veiacity of those signing it for Mr Holland. Tbe bill passed. A bill authotizing tbe citiz ns of Lawrenceburgh, Deaiboin county, to turnpike roads; passed. A bill to amend an act for the incorporation, of the city ot Richmond; passed. - Leave was granted to Mr Ellis to introduce a bill correcting a mistake in ihe piloting of a certain act relating to the Yincennes and New Albany road. On motion of Mr Miller, tbe bill was referred to a select committee composed of members from counties through which tbe road runs. Leave was granted to Mr Oilh to introduce certain icsclutions relative to the decease of the late Samuel Bigger, ExGovernor of Ihe State of Indiana, condoling with the widow, and adjourning the Senate as a maik of lespecU Senate adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. . Fbidat, Dec. 1H, 1S4Ö. The House met. Petitions pr t Merited. By Mr. Hanna, from suudry citizens of Carroll, praj ing the formation or a new county. Laid on the tabic. Bv Mr. Suit, from Benoni Porter, praying relief lor purchasers of Canal Linda. Referred to the Committee on Internal Improvements. By Mr. Hamilton, from G) citizens of Decatur count, praying the repeal of the "Black liws." Mr. II. moved to refer it to the Committee on the Judiciary. Air. Dunhnrri moved to lay it on the table, which motion prevailed. By Mr. Tait, for the protection of religious assemblies; j Referred to the Committee on Hie juaicinry. By Mr. Hanna, from certuin lesseea of water power oil the Wabash and Erie canal, for the purpose of affecting a aettlemcnt. Referred to the Committee on Canals. Bv Mr. Carr of L., from Vincent William and 120 others, to repeal a portion of tbe road law.. Referred to the Committee on Uoad. . By Mr. Culms, from citizens of Kosciusko, lor a Stato road. Referred to a select committee. Reports from Standing Committees. Mr. Stanfield, from the Committed on the Judiciary, reported back the bill authorizing Masters in Chancery to take acknowledgments o! deeds, &e., and recommended - its passage. - Mr. Seefest tlionght this act injudicious, in consequence of the difficulty there would be In aathcntlcoting the deed. Masters in Chancery were never appointed bv the Governor. The bill failed on the second reading. Mr. liars ey, from the same committee, reported it inexpedient to legislate on the subject of empowering county boards to compensate those arresting fugitives, etc. Concurred in. Mr. Dunham, from the same committee, reported itintpfldient to legislate on the subject of establishing Houses of Kefug, ss recommended ia tbe Governor' message. Concurred in. Air. Stanfield, from the nme committee, reported it ineapedierrt legislate cm the subject of requiring Surgttrtnl nd Physicians to obtain at licence from a medical institution. Concurred in. Mr. Sleeth, from the same committee, reported a bill authorizing probate courts to make reasonable allowance to guardians. Ordered to the second reading. Mr. Toiler, from the same committee, in relation to a congressional township in Jefferson county, reported it unconstitutional to divert a!l the school funds t a part. Concurred in. Mr. Dunham, from the sums committee, reported unfavorably to allowing interest on open accounts in the Jiands ot executor and administrator. Concurred in. Mr. Harvey, from tb same commiltco, reported against (ha expediency of electing one from each township to constitute county boards. Concurred in. Mr. Julian, from the same committee, reported it inexpediefll to legislate on the subject of making additional allowances to jurors and witnesses in justices courts. Concurred in. Also, reported it inexpedient to legislate on tho fnhjeet of the petit ion of Thomas Barry. Concurred in. Mr. Julian, from the same committee, reported it inepedient to legislate on the subject of executors and administrator giving personal notice to beirs in certain ca- . ses. Concurred in. Mr. Dunham", from the same committee, reported back 'the bill on the subject of electing supervisors by road dis--trrcts,and recommended its reference to the committee jon roads. Jlr. Stanfield, from the' am committee, reported back Ue bill providing for the punishment of physicians who ptÄsvuiLx drugs without knCwing their effect, &c, and reeomrvcaded its indefinite postponement; concurred in. 3Ir Dunham, from the annto eommriltee, reported back the bill defining the width of rcad in Tipton and other counties adjoining, and recommended- M reference to the cgmmiitee oo roads. Concurred in.

Mr. Julian, from the srme committer, reported a bill authorizing tho people of kvosciukko county to elect their county supervisors. " ' Mr.. Vary tn moved that tho bill be recommitted with instructions to make its protiaious general. W hieb prevailrd. , Mr. S'eeth, from the same committee, reported it unnecessary In legislate on the subject of the courts granting divorces oo the declaration or confession of the parties. &c. Concurred in. Mr. Star.nVId, Ifcin the same committee, reporteJ bark the bill on tho subject of correcting errors in patents lor lands sold by the Slate. Issed tu the third reading., Mr. Sleeth, from the same, enrntnitte, reported a till to relation to tie Trustees of the Vincennes University

bringing suit, and the State making defence thereto, &.C. Parsed to the third reading. Mr. Dunham, from the same coromitlce, reported it inexpedient to legislate on the sutjct of asewinga tax on the proceeds of the practice of Id vers and physicians. Concurred in. Air. Sleeth, from the aaine committee, reported it inexpedient to legiblate on Ihe subject of granting the Circuit Courts exclusive jurisdiction in ensca where they now have concurrent jurisdiction with Probate Courts. Concurred in. Mr. Hunt, from the committee on eJurntion, reported the inexpediency of legislatiug on the subject of the petition l S. M. Cutter, to authorize the Auditor and School Commissioner to loan school money ; concurred in. Also, that it was inexpedient to legislate on the subject of changing the existing law in relation tu district Trus tees : report was laid on ihe table. AUo reported buck the bill to repeal the valuation law in regard M fines, and fr forfeirurea; and that it was in expedient to legislate thereon ; concurred in. Also, reported b;ick the bill in relation to a certain school district in Hendricks county, and that it was inexpedient to legislate thereon. Mr. Harvey inido soma statements in r hit ion to the facts in litis case, when the bill passed lo the thiad reading. Mr. Cravens, from the Suite Bank, reported a bill prohibiting the issuing and circulation of small bills, except by tho State Dsuk ; the bill waa laid on the table. Bills Reported from Stlecl Committees and passed to the Second Readinsr. Mr. Hatfield reported back the bill to authorize the election of townnhip Anseiisors in Hancock, and other counties; rc-refeired to the Judiciary committee. Mr. Harlan, a bill for the relief of Delaware and Grant counties. Mr. Hendrifks, to amend the. city charter of Madison. Mr. Hosteller, for the relief of Weley and Sarah Edmonstott. Mr. CasSatt, to authorize tho salo of school lands in Miami counly. Resolutions of Inquiry Adopted. Mr. Thompson, on the subject of giving any person stied by a practicing physician In defend by alleging the drunkenness or incapacity of said physician. Mr. Green, on Ihe subject of amending the estray la'.vs. Mr. I lostet tor, in relation to every ptrson between IS and 4. being required to perform military duty. Air. Julian, in relation to the assessment of personal property, so as to include al! money at interest, and cash on hand. Mr. Holman, in regard to the ass-ssment of real estate. Mr. Green, in relation to the regulation ol the foes of county ('Hirers, so ns to make greater uniformity. Mr Shields, in relation lo tho distribution of the school fund. Mr. Decker, in relation to charges on es!rays when they may be taken up and used. Mr. Moore, in relation to the punishment of seduction. Bills In'rodwed and Read the fir ft time. Mr. Stanfield, to authorize the State bank to lay out in lot, certain land near South Bend. Mr. Harlan, relative to the Probate Court of Henry county. Mr. Stanfield, to repeal a portion of the act reducing the salary of the Governor, and other officers. Also to extend the writ of garnishee in certain cases. Mr. Porter, to regulate the mode of doing counly business in Harrison county. Mr. Clark, to legalize the acts of the Probate judge ol Lagrange county. Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Hill. The use of the Hall whs given for the purpose of affording an exhibition of Ihe pupils of the Columbus In stitution fir ihe Blind, this evening, for the members &c, and to-morrow (Sattirii:i ) evening lor the public. The Speaker laid before the llouso, the report of the Trustees for the education of tho blind ; laid on tho table arid I (XX) copies ordelnd to bo printed. The IIouso then hdjourned. AFTEUXOO! SESSION1. The House met. The Speaker laij before the House the reply of the State Printer, In a resolution instructing bim to communi cate to the House In relation to the prices allowed for public printing, and wheiher the rates should be reduced, Ac. Mr. Dowling muted thtt it be laid oil tbe table, and 400 copies be printed. Not agreed to. On metion of Mr. Secrest, it was laid on the table. Mr. Palmer, on leave, introduced a j int resolution in relation to pre-emption claims on the Miami reservation. Passed to tbe second reading. Mr. Yaryan asked leave to introduce a resolutiorl. Ue said it was predicated on an ordinauce by the Common Council of Indiansp li; which be wished read. Tbe clerk then read as follows: "AMENDMENT To Chapter IX, on Ike Subject of Xuirances. Sec. 1. ery person who shall visit any house of illfame or prostitution within the corporation limits of the town of Indianapolis, unlets for lawful purpose, shall forfeit and pay to the Common Council of Indianapolis for the use of the town cf Indianapolis, ten dollars, to be re covered in an action cf debt befoie the President of said Council. Sec. 2. To maintain said action, it shall be sufficient for the council to show that the defendant visited such house of ill-fame Or pront: tilt ion as aforesiid, unless such defeodant shall prove to the satisfaction of the coart that such visit was exclusively for lawful purpose. Sec. 3. This amendment to be in force from and after its publication In tho Journal and Sentinal. Read, ordained, and established this 12th day of De cember, A. D. IS 16. Attest, JOSEPH A. LEVY, Prtsi Jent Common Council, Indianapolis, James O. Jon, Secretary. Mr. Y. then rAWr d the following resolutions : Jiesoh-ed, That the ('omni m Council of the cily of Indianapolis, by their ordinance entitled, "An amendment to chapter IX. of the ordinance on the subject of nuisances, approved December 12, 13lG'hae ofi'orcd a ledeclion and an ii suit td the vi.-iier of this city, aud that it is so regarJed by this llniise. Jiettlied. further. That this House regard the passage of said ordinance by tbe Council, at the lime and under the circumstances, as an attempt on their part to monopolize the business referred to in the ordinance. Which was adopted. Bills Intro luce J. By lttr. Äf.jore, to secure the better payment of the University aud other trust funds of the Stale; read a first time. By Mr. Neal, for the relief of certain persons therein named ; read a ffrst time. By Mr. Palmer, to authorize the collection of certain taxes; read a first time. By Mr. Colms, to exempt certain improvements from taxstion in thu county of Kosciusko ; read a first lime. The bill of tbie Senate to change the time of holding courts in the county of Wells, and the bill relating to tbe office of county auditor in Union county, were aeverally read and parsed. Bills of the Home rerl the third lime and Passed. To repeal tli e act authorizing the loan of school funds in tbe county of Poey ; to change the name of James Morris Smith, lo that of James Morris Vestal ; to extend the time of the board doing county business in the county of Tippecanoe ; for the benefit of Pauke county Seminary ; to repeal an act for the benefit of supervisors in the county of Shelby ; to reduce the price of the Uetised Statutes of Indiana ; this bill authorizes county Treasurers to sell tboso Statutes. To regulato Iba mode of selecting petit jurors in Sullivan county ; to secure to Ohio county a portion of the school fund and, and surplus revenue fund ; to change the name of Francis Anthony Fisher, and Minerva Ridge, to thtt of Francis A. Greenwood and Minerva Greenwood. A message was received from tho Senate, resolving, with tho concurrence of tho House, to go into the election of Bauk Director, on Tuesday next, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the exp ration ot ihe time of William M. Dailey . which was reciprocated by the House. Mr. Cravens introduced a- resolution tendering the use of the Hall to the Rev. William M. Daily for divine serviJes on Sabbath next; adopted. A message waa teceived from the Senate, announcing the passage of certain resolutions commemorative of the death of the Hon. Samuel B gger; whereupon The House adjourned. SENATE. . , SATraOAT, Dec. J9, 1816. I'ttilions Presented. Cy MV. R..linon, fif certain citizens of Decatur county refeued without reading. J? Mr. Cuppy ; referred without reading. Ily Mr. r.eny of F.; referred without reading-. Hy Mr. Green ; refcried without reading. A message was received from ihe House informing the Senate of the passage of certain bills. Reports from Standing Committees. ' By Mr. Orth", fiom the Judiciary Committee, reluming the bill aulhoriziBireieiks of Circuit Courts to issue writs to other couoties in cet tarn cases. - By Mr. Orth, fiotn the same ccrmmittce, reporting a bill on the subject of divorces. ,

Dy Mr. Clements, from tbe sune committee, reporting a bill repeal'in ceitiia sections of Ihe Revised Statutes of 1343. By Air. (Hooru, fiom the same Committee, repotting a bill relative to guardians of insane persons. By Mr. Robiojon, from the same committee, reporting a till authorizing the creation of an additional Judicial Circuit. Mr. Handy moved to reject the bUU After a few icnjatk made, the motion was witbdiatvu. Mr. English renewed the motion. Mr. Miliiken hopeJ the motioa would not carry, for there was a gieat desire in bis district, Ibal a new Judicial Citcuii be created. , . ' Mr. English withdiew bis motion, and moved to refer tbe bill to a select committee ; adopted. Uy Mr. Eeiry of M., fiom the committee on Roads, reporting a lilt Kpealin' an act entitled an act for the removal of

j obstiuciiou in Duck Ctetk. Reports front Select (Jnn.miilees. , i Uy Mr. Jacks o, repotting a bill fjr the relief of the securities of James Kendall, ty Mr. Bowers, reporting a bill for tbe Vacation of a certain road iu Ripley county. j By Mr. Wiachsll, repotting a bill for the divorce of Kate Vickory. t . , By Mr. Oiborn, reporting a bill divorcing Theodore F.Ellis. Resolutions Introduced. By Mr. Orth, instructing the. Judiciary Committee to provide foi the abolihin of Probate Judges, aud tiansfoiiin 1'ioDate business to the Circuit Coui ts, and the erecting of four additional Circuits. Mr. LMmonston moved that the resolution be amended by stiiking out all of that part abolishing Probate Judges, and tiansfening the duties to Circuit Courts, and providing thai Probate Courts " be erected ; adopted. . Moved further, by ftnkii'g outour terms and insett ftco term. Mr. Beard moved to indefinitely postpone tbe resolution and amei.dment; not adopted. Mr. Handy moved lo lay all on the table ; so oidered. By Mr. Stewait, Resolved, That the Secietary of State be requested to inform the Renale, as soou as possible, the number of votes given for Governor at tbe last August election, in each county iu tbe State, aud abo tbe number of votes given for aud against a Coitveutiou, iu etch couuty, at the same election ; adopted. ' By Mr. Davis, that in the rpinion of Ihe Senate, it is inexpedient to alter or change tbe pieseut, Piobate system ; not adopted. By Mr. Miller, requesting the JuJiciary Committee, to inquire iuto the expediency tf revfieg the appraisement law so far as relates to the collection of debts by adminUtiatois ; adopted. By Mr. Ifaudy, that tbe committee on the afljiis of the town of Indianapolis inquire iuto the expediency of removing the seal of government, to some other suitable place where Ihe members of the Legislature meet to tian-act the business of the State, they will not be insulted by tbe low vulgarity of the citizens of the place. Mr. Miller moved to amend by striking out "citizens" and insert "The Common Council." The resolution so amended was adopted. By Mr. Oilh, that it is in tbe opinion of the Senate expedient to change the pieseot Piobate system, but owing to au inability lo agree as to any plan, that the Judiciaiy committee be discharged from any further consideration of the subject) adopted. BUls Introduced. By Mr. Murphy, a bill to charter the KnighUtown and Shelby vilte Railroad. By Mi. Clements, relative to the Vincennes and New Albany toad ; tebuildiug biidgcs tbcieon ; referred to a Select Committee. By Mr. Engl'uh, for the relief of David Burr; refeired to the committee on Canals and Internal Improvements. By Mr. Hollowar, incorpoiating a Btanch of the M Sons of Tempeiance;" referred t the committee on corporations. By Mr. Miliiken, a bill lo facilitate the building of school houses in Deaiborn couuty ; passed to a second reading. By Mr. Betry of F., a bill compelling corporations to keep up bridges wheu ioterfeiing with the rights of the public. By Air. Stewart, a bill to change the lim: of holding courts in Mai ion county. By Air. Winchcll, a bill changing the time of boldiug couits In the 1 Ith Judicial Ciicuit. Mr. Verbrike moved to take from the table bill No. 1 ; so ordeied and amended. Tbe qucsliou then was, shall tbe bill be engrossed I This is the bill providing for changing tbe mode of pi luting delinquent list. 1 Air. Osborn moved to re!er the bill to the committee on Finance with instiuciions to amend ; so oidered. Mr. Allison moved that another bill on the same subject be taken up fiom the table and lefened to the same committee; so orde.ed. Oideied, on motion of Mr. Harririck, that bill No. 5 be laken fiom the tible and referred to a select committee. The Senate adjourued. AFTERNOON SESSION. The PrcjiJenl laid before the Senate the annua Report of the Supeiintendent of the New Albany and Vincennes Uoad. On motion of Air. Davis, it was oidered to be laid upon tbe table and 250 copies oidered to be pi in ted. Air. Beiry of AI. on leave intioduced a resolution authotizing the committee on the Benevuleut Institutions of the State have leave to unite with that of the lfoue (tbe House concurring.) in the examination of the causes of the discharge of Mrs. Johnson, Matron of tbe Deaf and Dumb Asylum. Mr. liamer moved to take fiom the table a Joint Resolution No. 2S, ou the subject of the roluateets in tho Mexican war; passed. OKDERS OF THE DAY. Bills Passed. A bill providing for Supervisors of Roads in Daviess county ; passed. A bill extending time to work out road tax in certain counties named ; pissed. A bill abolishing the office of Supei visor j referred to the Judiciary Committee. A bill providing for le'tihg out Ihe Public Printing to the lowest bidder ; oidered to be engrossed. A bill to divorce David J Geaibart. Mr. Stewait offered aq amendment, excepting the provisions of the bill from inteifeiing with the rights of dower of Deborah, the wife ; adopted, and the bill oidered to be feugrossed. Pills Passed. A bill for the relief of Volunteers in the Mexican war, and of county Auditors. A bill to iuciease the number of Pilots at the falls of the Ohio ; passed. A bill authoiizing the citizens of Fayette county to elect thiee Seminary Tiu-tces 5 passed. A bill dcclaiing a mi-print iu tho name or Ann Fiankbowerj passed. A bill abolishing all docket fees, ir certain cases; passed. A bill changing the time of holding Probate Courts iu Delaware county; passed. A bill relating to the payment of road tax in Elkhart county ; passed. A bill locating a State toad fiom Steuben county to Elkbait county ; pasted. A bill empowciing the commissioners of Kosciusko county to hold real estate ; passed. A bill vacating the town of Independence; passed. A bill vacating certain streets in Noblesville; passed. A bill relative to the Probate Court in Fiaokliu county; passed. A bill relative to swinging gates on the highways in Dearborn county i passed. A bill vacating part of Blaiisville, In Posey county ; passed. A bill for the relief of Ellen Bigger, widow of Samuel Bigzer, deceased. This bill provides for the payment of the balance due the late Samuel Bigger, fwr sei vices iu revising the Statutes of Indiana. Oideied to be iccommitled to the committee on Claims with iustructions to inquire into the justice of tho claim. A message was teceived from his Excellency, the Govemor, giving bis approval of a bill originating in the Senate. A bill relative to Probate Courts, in Allen county ; passed. A bill to change the name of the counly of Richardtille. Air. Taber moved to suspend the rules to have it read the first time. Air. Conner objected. He was in favor of cherishing those old Indian uames. He believed the majority of the citizens cf that county would be opposed to Ihe change. He wished to see a single petit.on, if any could be produced, for the change In the name of the county. He hoped the rules wonld not be suspended. They were not suspended. On motiou, the Senate adjourned. ÜÖÜSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Sitckoat, December 19, 184(5. The House met . Mr. Carr of L. presented a petition from Vincent Williams, and 122 others, on the subject of a State road ; referred to a Select committee. Mr. femiley obtained leave of absence until Monday next. Reports from Standing Committees. Mr. Stanfielvl, from the committee on the Judiciary, reported it inexpedient to repeal the law authorizing creditors to waive the valuation and appraisment laws ; concurred in. Mr. Harvey, from the same committee, reported back tbe bill extending the provisions of a bill of last session to the county of Morgan, and recommendeJ its passage; passed to the third reading. Mr. Sleeth, from the same committee, reported back the bill defining the duties of clerks of Probate courts, and that it waa inexpedient to legislate thereon; concurred in. Air. GiHeece, from tbe same committee, reported it inexpedient to legislate on the sulj -ct of the bill changing the duties of executors and administrators in certain cases. f I be bill aulboriaves executors or administrators to compouad claims and liabilities which accrue after the death of the decedent j Mr. Wolf remarked, he hoped the report would not be concurred in; such a law was indispensable to enable executors and administrators to settle up estates in any reasonable time. Mr. Stanfield said he was opposed ia the bill, ft would be opening a door to frauds that if administrators do their duty, and take sale note's without the benefit of the appraisement laws, no such refief would be needed. The law is now sufficiently liberal if administrators will neglect their duty, let them suiTor the consequences.' lit could not go for the bill. . " . ,, Mt. Harvey moved its indefinite postponement, which prevailed. The vote was, however, subsequently reconsidered", and the bill recommitted to a select committee. Mr. Dunham reported back the bill in relation to the service of aubpecnaa in Chancery ; ' passed to the third reading. Mr. Porter, from the same committee, reported bad the

bill in relation to tbe proof of noticea of publication ; passed lo the thirj reading. Air. Porter, from tbe same committee, reported it inexpedient to legislate on the subject of the redaction of Recorder's fees ; concurred in.

Mr. Harvey, from the same committee, reported back the ; oiii io cxienu me jurisdiction oi jusiicea oi ine peace, ana recommended its indefinite postponement; concurred in. Mr. Sleeth, from the same committee, reported back the bill in reference to wator rents on canals, and recommended its commt'al to the committee on canals, &c. ; concurred in Afr Dunham, from the same committee, reported a bill empowering clerks of circuit courts to administer oaths in vacation ; pissed to the second reading. Air. Aleredith, from the committee on Roads, reported back the bill declaring Sail Creek a public highway ; which passed to the second reading. Also, that it was inexpedient to legislate on tbe sut ject of fixing the compensation if Supervisors concuned in. Also, reported back the bill compelling speculators to pay a road lax equal lo that of acu.il sellers, and recommended its pagsag ; concurred in. Also, that it was inexpedient lo legislate on the subject of requiring able-bodied persons 'o woik on the roads lour daya inslt ad of two. On motion of Mr.Thonipson.it was referred to a Select committee. Also, that it was Inexpedient to legislate on ihe subject of requiring persons, through whose land roads pass, to furnish timber, cvc. ; concurred in. Also', that it was inexpedient to legislate on the subject of the prayer of John Simpson. On motion of Mr. Miller, it was referred te a Select committee. Air. Griffis, from a select committee, report a bill to locate a State road in Randolph and Wayne counties; passed to the second reading. Resolutions Introduced. Mr. Carr of L., on the sul jeel of the salo of stock in ihe Madison and Indianapolis Kiilroad, and the Central canal ; adopted. Mr. Potter, that wben the House adjourn, it will aJj iurn until Monday next; adopted. Air. Colin, that a tax of one cent on Ike hundred dollars bo levied for tbe education of the Blind, and one half of a cent on the one hundred dollars f it the education of ihe deaf and dumb : adopted. Mr. Parks.on the expediency of rendering purchasers of school lauds, liable for waele. in case of the subsequent forfeiture of the land ; adopted. Mr. Lewis, a j int resolution on the subject of the preservstion of the materials furnished for the completion of the Cumberland road ; passed to a second reading. Bills Introduced and Passed to the second Reading. Uy Mr. Yaryan, in relation lo docket Tees in the Supreme court. This bill authorizes a docket fee of ten dollars in the Supreme court, to bo taxed as the costs of ihe suit. By .Mr. Secrest, in rcli'.ijn tj State roids in Putnam county. Mr. Wolf, to amend the R. S. of 1313, in reference to the duties of Supervisors. Atr. Arnold, for the improvement of roads in Bartholomew county. Bills Read the third lime and Passed. Relative to a certain school district in Hendricks county to authorize Probate courts to make reasonable allowances lo guardians, See. : to fix the lime of holding courts in the 8th judicial circuit. On motion of Mr. Palmer, the Senate bill for the relief of purchasers of the Wabash and Erie canal lauds was laken fiom tbe table. The bill provides for the postponement of ihe sale of forfeited lands from Janu iry to October following this change to be permanent; and also that no land shall be sold at a price Iocs than the original price fixed by law, and to secure to the fjrmer owner the right of redemption at any time within two years after the sale: Mr. Dowling said there were many persons interested in this bill, not only the holders of the land, but also the boldera of the canal scrip which is based alone on the lands for its final redemption, are interested ; he would therefore move its reference to the committee on Canals, tc. Air. Palmer thought this reference was unnecessary, as every member had already an opportunity to examine its provisions. Air. Dowling withdrew his motion. Mr. Kerr moved to strike out the lOih section, which provides for the postponement of partial or deferred payments of the lands for five years from and after the passage of the " Butler bill not so amended ayes 45 noes 43. Wbilo the bill was yet pending, The House adjourned; SENATE. Moxsat, December 21, IS 15. Senate mcf. Petitions Presented. By Mr Read, of S. D. Alotgan, and others; referred to a select committee. By Air llamrick; referred to a select committee without reading. By Air Alarsh ; refeired to a select committee. By Air Winchell, of John C. Helm, vacating castles in the air, &c. ; refcried to a select committee. By Air Haid.n, of Johu II. GodJaid; teferred. By Air Cuppy ; referred to the judiciary committee without reading. By Air Davis, of John Brown ; referred. By Air Greco j rcferied to a se'ect committee. By Air Alorgan; rcferied. By Air Alillikeo ; re fe tied. Reports from Standing Committees. By Air Oitli, fiom the judiciaiy committee, repotting a bill relating to decrees in chancery, and recommending its passage, with an amendment; concurred in. By Mr Davis, fiom the same committee, leporting a bill making seduction an indictable crime; concuued in. By Air Murphy, fiom the same committee, reporting a bill On the subject of the laws of execution ; coucuired in. By Air Davis, from the same committee, reporting it inexped.eut to legislate further upon tbe sutject of appointing persons tj receive moneys irom executors, sc. ; concuriea in. a avits uivuci 9 a s visa v a v. . u iu ia( ja.. vvuvaas v a na i .. af- D.... f si v c. u. : . - - ... - I. ... u I a . t By Mr Berry of M , fiom the committee ou roads, on the subject of exempting lands of the volunteers iu the Mexican ir from mid iivation By Alr.Goodenow, incoiporating the Lafayttto Hydraulic Company; concurred in. Reports from Select Committees. By Air Alilligan, incorporating T. Wilson, and others; concuried in. By Mr Clements, divorcing Riley Landry; concurred in. Bf Mr Cuppy, divoicing Mattha Warren j concuried in. By Air Ellis, a bill relating lo a coirectiou of a rolttake in the printing of tbe act relating to the New Albany and Yincennes toad ; concuried in. By Air Waters, a bill for the relief of Anthony Hassett; concuired in. By Air Robinson, on the subject of changing the mode of doing county business in Decatur county; concurred in. By Air Ilamiick, a bill relating to county loaJs; concurred in. By Air Cuppy, for the relief of Wm. Rodaban ; concurred in. By Air Holloway, for the relief of John Soden; concurred in. By Mr Hardin, for tbe relief of John Guhart. The Piesident laid before the Senate a communication fiom the Ageul of State ; referred to the committee on claims. Resolutions Introduced. By Air English, adj turning lhe Legislature sine die, on the second Monday in January nexl ; laid 00 the table. By Air Hardin, ou the subject of repealing ceitain portions of the school law; adopted. By Air Parks, on the subject of improving the East and West folks of White river ; adopted. By Air Hamrkk, on the subject of abolishing the office of State Agent; adopted. By Air Robinson, requesting the Supeiintendent of tbe Wabash and Erie canal to inform the Senate if be had expended any money under an act approved January 19, 1S16; adapted. By Mr Logan, that the committee oh the judiciary be instructed to inquire into the expediency of providing by law for the election or appointment ot suitable persons in eacu township or ia each county in ibis State, whose duty it shall be to act as geneial adininisiiatot in the scttlcmtDtof all decedent's estates In their respective townships or counties, with leave to report by bill or otherwise ; adopted. Mr Osborn . introduced a joint resolution on lhe subject of the improvement of Ike harbors on Ihe Lakes; adopted. Ullis Inlroducea. By Mr Davis, repealing chapter nine, article nine, of the Revised Statutes, on Ihe subject or Notaries rublic t referred to the committee on the State Bank. By Air Handy, relating lo duties of county treasuicrs and auauois 1 reierrca to ine juuicuiy committee. BUls Passed. A bill repealing. a ceitain act, so far as tbe same relates to the county ol Snclhy. A bill for lhe relief of the sccuretiei of Jas. A. Kendall. A bill for tbe relief of Robert Goble. A bill to vacate a ceitain State road in Ripley county. A bill for tbe relief of John Kieler. A message waa received from His Excellency the Gov ernor, transmitting the ciicular of the Sccictarr of the Tieasury. The circular was referred to the committee on agriculture. 1 be Senate adjourned. AfTCRHOOIf SESSION. Senate met. BWs Passed. A bill for the relief of D. Gerhait. A bill for the relief of C Scweetfagcr. A bill authorizing circuit couit cleiks to issue writs other counties in certain cases. A bill authotizing tbe sale of seminary lands in Gibson and Aionroe counties. A bill letting out the public piiuting to the lowest bidder. A call of the Senate, on the passage of this bill, was made; all present but three of the members. On motion, the absent members were sent for. On further motion, any further prosecution of the call was suspended. Oo motion of Mr Allison, tbe bill was recommitted to a select committee. A bill relative te guardians of insane persons. A bill lo change the name of llichardville rntmlv to that of Howard;

' A bill authorizing a dam acioss the Missiseinnewa river. I A bill repealing an act entitled "An act to remove ob- ' structions in Duck creek."

Senate adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Mosdav, December if 1, 1846. The House met. Pel il ion s Presen It d. -. , n . 1 . f i iSout readV n" rcferreJ ! igBy Mr. Dowling, from the Delphi Storage and Forwarding Company, praying that the side cut, constructed by them, should be made a part of the Wsbaah and Erie canal ; referred to the committee on canals, &c. " By Mr. Hu(T:ettcr. from John Baker and others, purchasers of saline lands, for relief. Mr. Ha:CeIJ, from German citizens, on the sul ject of German schools ; referred to the committee preios'y sppointed to consider similar petitions. Mr. Parker, fiom G. W. Ewiog and others, a committee on behalf cf the citizens of Allen county in relation lo tbe cilicial conduct of the Probate Judge; referred to the committee on the Judiciary. Air. GriHis, fiom the citizens of Randolph county In relation to the aalary of the county Auditor; referred lo a select committee. Mr. Hall, from E. F. Lucas for relief; referred to a select committee. Air. Dole, in relation lo tbe protection of religious assemblies ; referred to a committee already appointed for lhat sul ject. Mr. Wilson, from Jonathan W. Elliott, on the subject of water power in Noble counly ; referred to the committee on canals. Mr. Thompson, from 500 citizens of Indianapolis, praying the repeal of the city chatter; referred lo a select committee, consisting of Messrs. Thompson, Fuller, Noel, Yaryan and Wolf. Reports from Standing Committees. Mr. Sccrcst, from the committee on Ways and Means, reported back the subject of amenJing the estray laws, and recommended its reference to the committee on the Judiciary ; concurred in. . Reports from Hie Judiciary Committee. Mr. StanCeld reported an amendment lo the Execution laws. The amendment provides that real estate should be sold al half its fair cash value, and personal property, when turned out by the execution defendant for what it may bring, but if selecttd by execution plaintiff for half its fair cash value. Bill and amendmnnt passeJ to the second reading. . . ; Mr. Dunham, lhat it was inexpedient to appoint a Prosecuting Attorney fr each ccunty ; concurred inAir. Ju'un.lhal it was inexpedient at present to legislate on ihe subject of appointing a reporter to the Supreme Courter. The report says tbe committee called upon the present reporter, who satisfieJ them lhat be could furnish ihe reports io future without the delay complained of Mr. Yaryan said he hoped the House would not concur in the report of the committee until its merits were belter understood. It had been the rule of this House, to concur as a kind of matter of course, to every report lhat was made, thereby making the committees the Legislature. He was one of those that would not act so. Mr. Y. said he would not willingly detract from the well merited fame of Judge Blackford as a Jurist and Reporter he was a credit to the Slate and the State ought, after his death, to erect a monument of brass, for his many and valuable services. Nor had he any political designs against tbe Judge. He disclaimed all smh motives, He was willing, if a law was passed taking the business of reporting from tho Judge, thai the court might appoint their own reporter. But it was a fact not lo be dented that the business of the Supreme Court was remarkably behind. There were some seven hundred cases on the docket, and constantly increasing ; and the reports were also far in the rear. Caes were 'decided, the report of which, except Ihe table of the cases, were kept from the bar, and the same question was again and again presented lo the Court, to the great hin drance 01 omer ana new cases. 1 here was some cause for this. He could not think lhat the Court did not labor as mach aa they should ; but be feared, and in this be was tot alone, the labor of the whole Court was not sufficiently directed to the legitimate object for which it was created. One of the members was the reporter. To prepare these reports for the press, append notes, so indispensable to every good report, read the proof, superintend the binding and sale, would necessarily employ half or more of the time of any man. lhat Judge Blackford was growing old ; was receiving a salary from the State of thirteen hundred dollars a year, and, as he had been informed, was worth mure than forty thousand dollars, without a child on earth to inherit it. That the reporting was profitable, the copy right of which would enlist and secure the services of the best lawyers in the State. He had been informed that the State took four hundred copies, at four dollars a vol ume, which nearly, if not quite paid for the publication of the entire edition ; tbe baLnce was clear profit, if such was the fact. It waa true, said Mr. Y., the report ehows that Judge Blackford had promised to bring op the reports. But what would he the result 1 Nothing but extra labor on tbe part of the reporter would accomplish that desirable object ; and that labor must necessarily be taken from the business of the Bench. There were cases in that Court which had been there from five to seven years, the suspension of which had nearly ruined some of the parlies. He hoped, therefore, that the House would not concur in the report of the committee, but would adopt same measure by which the Court might be able to sometime bring up the business and reports of the Court. Mr. Secrest replied to Mr, Yaryan at some length. He contended that Judge Blackford was more competent than any other person to report the decisions of the Supreme Court. The delay in furnishing the reports so much complained of, was occasioned by sickness and protracted disease from which Judge Blackford has severely suffered during the past year, who could furnish authoritative re porUt The reputation of Blackfjrd's Reports are not confi . . ouf own COIlntrv. lhe- ... :,. f!nrflrili ,n,i , , , , ' :. . ., . ? ... , """J,10 ln lhe t'5 ' theuA,lanrt,c' , Judc ?' ford Reports will continue to be referred to, snd with 'Justice Story, he will bo one of the brightest ornaments of American jurisprudence Mr. Thompson thought Judge Blackford's place could not be filled as efficiently or as satisfactorily by any lawyer in this State; he considered it a scheme to furnish a place for some aspiring lawyer. The report was then concurred in. Mr. Julian reported back the bill to increase the salary of Probate Judges, and recommended its passage. Mr. Fuller moved to except the counly of Warrick.The bill was laid on the table. Air. Porter reported a bill in relation to the jurisdiction of justices of the peace. The bill authorizes suit to be brought before the justice in the township where the debt was contracted. Passed to the second reading. Mr. Palmer reported a bill in relation to domestic and foreign attachment. The bill merely relates to the forming an issue in such suits. Passed lo the second reading. Mr.Stanfield, a bill to change the lime of holding Probate courts in Allen county ; passed to a second reading. ' Air. Dunham, a bill authorizing a divorce for the wilful abandonment of one whole year; passed to a second reading. Air. Palmer reported back the bill for the relief of John Mclntire and others ; passed to a second reading. Mr. Stanfield, amending the bill for holding Courts in the 9ih Judicial District ; passed lo the third reading. Mr. Porter reported that further legislation was unnecessary to empower county boards to vacate alleys &c. as county boards already had that power ; concurred in. Mr. Sleeth reported a bill legalizing all acknowledgments of deeds taken in Huntington by Masters in Chancery; passed to a second reading. Mr. Meredith, from the committee on roads, reported a bill in relation to the width of public roads ; passed to the third reading. Also, the bill for the gradual and permanent improvement of roads in tbe State ; passed to tbe third reading. Also reported against the expediency of several resolutions referred to the commute ; all of which were concurred in. Mr. Colms, from a select committee, reported a bill to authorize the location of a State road in Kosciusko and AI arshall counties ; passed to a second reading. Resolutions of Inquiry. By Mr. Secrest, lo exempt from taxation property belonging to Colleges, Universities, Ac; adopted. By Air. Colms, on the subject of abolishing capital punshment, repealing the discretion left with Juries by the aw cf last session ; adopted. By Atr. Yaryan, on the expediency of reducing the fees of counly Auditors, Recorders and Clerks ; adopted, By Mr. Tail, that the Military Committee be authorized to employ a clerk when it may be necessary ; adopted. By Mr. Monk, to make the school laws less complicated ; adopted. Air. Carr of L. introduced a Joint Resolution on the subject of the Central Canal. By Mrr Dowling, a joint resolution in reference to tho claim of Col. Vigo. The Speaker laid before the house the report of lhe visitor of the Stite Prison ; laid on the table and S00 copies ordered to be printed. Mr. Fuller then moved leave 01 absence lor this alternoon to the committee on Benevolent and Scientific Institutions ; agreed to. The House then adjourned. AFTERNOON CESSION. Hills Introduced and read a first time. Mr Thompson, to amend the Revised Statutes in rela tion to writs of ad quad damnum. Air. Ferguson, to complete ine oiate i rison. Mr. Secrest. to amend the act incorporating the Trustees Of the Indiana Asbury University.'

Mr. Holman, to locate a State road frem Loganspottto Marion, in Grant county. By Mr. Shields, in relation io school fundi io Jacksan county. By Air. Yaryan, in relatioa to retailing spiritoons liquor. The provisions of this bill are, that the legal votrra of

' the several townships of tbe several counties in tbis Mate, at their annual April election, may decide by ote that taa n a 1 loieitisca htl nnl irrant a lireniu) or uoara uoins ouuuo b permit to retail spirituous Uquor. in said township foe the ensuing year.j By Mr. Moore, to appoint commissioners to ifcaw a State road. By .Mr. Dole, to authorize the Superintendent ol tbe Wabash and Erie Canal to eettle with Gookins, Barn and Thomaa. By Atr. Tait, for the aafe keeping of the records of Ohio county. By Mr. Yaryan, for the relief of Jesse Wolf. Orders of the Day. The Senate bill for tbe relief of purchasers of the Wa bath and Erie Canal !nds waa taken from the table. On motion of Mr. Dole, it was amended and passed. The amendment and debate is crowded out of this number, but will be given in our next. Bills Passed. The bill extending the time of receiving work for road ax in certain counties. To amend the act requiring speculators to pay a road tat equal to actual setter. Declaring Salt creek a public highway. In relation to the service of subpusnas in Chancery. In relation to proof of nolice by publication. To vacate certain alleys in the town of Bloomington. Tbe joint resolution in relation to selecting certain land in ihe Miami Reserve for school purposes. To change the name of Ellen Londonburger to Ellen I.omax. For the reüef of Wiley M. and Sarah Edmonton. To the Editor cf the Indiana State SentineF. Dear Sir : I discover in your paper of the 17tH inst. a resolution presented by me and adopted by the House, misquoted- The resolution provides that the road shall nut become void instead of the law becoming invalid. JOHN" LEWIS. December 17th, IS 16. Heads of flic Senate. BY NEMO. James P. Millikin, the Senator from Dearborn, is a gentleman who makes no clTurt to attract notkej nor arc there any eccentric traits in his character calculated to make ltim conspicuous. Yet he is a fine specimen of a man and legislator. To a soundness of judgment rarely excelled, he unites moral rualitie3 of a liijh order. Such a man can never fail to command a respectable degree of influence, in whatever situation he may be placed. He speaks well, though not handsomely, and his remarks always bear the impress of mature reflection. Cteus Taeer, the Senator from Cass, is emphatically a business man. Shrewd, calculating, and prudent, he watches the operations of trade with ileep'leBS vigilance, and no opportunity for a profitable operation escapes his notice. His views upon subjects of finance are enlarged, yet from habit as well as disposition, he never permits himself to do an act which shall result in injury to himself. At the same time he is far from beinjr ungenerous, and his manners are perfectly affable. He is a man of few words, and is never guilty of saying a foolish thing. John Zexob, the Senator from Harrison, is a good illustration of the advantages arising from a persevering adherence to honesty. In point of intellectual powers he is in no waj remarkable; yet his sincere devotion to what he esteems to be right, has acquired for him the unquestioning confidence of his constituents. His plain good sense, with & rectitude of purpose, aud a strong love of truth, combine to constitute hirn a safe depositary of power, and a useful member of the Legislature. It is a pity there arc not mere like him in both Houses. It is impossible to mistake the Senator from Fayette and Union, that large man, with dark piercing eyes, who stands some 6ix feet three, and with proportions to match. That he is brave and kind, no one can doubt; and the way he overlooks common men is "some." His perception is keen, and his ideas clear. He should be a good business man, but has very little taste for speculation. He is determined to enjoy life w hile it lasts, and it cannot be said of hira that he " is not long for this world." Aener T. Ellis, the Senator from Knox, is an astute, active minded man. In argument he is persuasive, though his language is not rich. He investigates with great industry, yet seldom grasps a subject in its most enlarged significance. He theorizes a great deal, notices facts with great particularity, aud reasons soundly ; yet in most cases from secondary premises, rather than from first principles. He has seen much of the world, and is accomplished both in mind and manners. The Senator from Steuben, Madison Marsh, will find it somewhat difficult to fill the place of his predecessor, rare Dav. Herriman so fat and funny, so witty aud wise. Si ill the Senator from Steuben is in many rcEpects much the same sort of man. If the one was jolly, the other can be right merry. The wit of the one was broad humor the other is a lovet of good fellowship, and can crack a joke with right hearty good will. Doctor Marsh has decided intellectual capacity, is frank and sincere, and possesses a generotis disposition. He is a general favorite with those who know him well, and deserves to be eo with all. Congress. In the Senate, on motion of Mr. Benton, the following resolution was adopted : Resulted, That the Committee on Military Affairs be instructed to inquire into the expediency of increasing during the continuance of the present war with .Mexico," the pay of the non-commissioned officers, musicians, and privates of the army of the United States, including the volunteers; and also of providing for the granting of certificates of merit to such of them as may distinguish themselves by personal acts of extraordinary devotion or bravery in the performance of their duty ; and that those to whom such certificates are granted, shall receive, in virtue thereof, additional pay at the rate of dollars per mosth during their continuance in service. On the same day the Standing Committees were agreed to, the principal of which are as follows: Oa Foreign Relations. Messrs. Sevier, chairman ; Case, Archer, Atherton and Webster. On Finance. Messrs. Lewis, chairman ; Denton Evans, Speight and Huntington. On Commerce. Messrs. J)ix, chairman; Tennybacker, Johnson, Md., Chalmers and Davis. On Manufactures. Messrs. Dickinson, chairman ; Colquitt, Simmons, Sturgeon and Woodbridge. Uii Agriculture. Messrs. Sturgeon, cLairman; Semple, UpJiam. Turney and Cilley. On Military Affairs. Messrs. Benton, chairman; Dix, Crittenden, Houston and Badger. On Xaral A ffairs. .Messrs. Fairfield, chairman : Yulce, Mangutn, Cameron and Miller. On the MUilia.-r'lesBTs. Atchison, chairman; Semple, Barrow, Fairfield and Greene. On Public Ijands. Messrs. Breese, chairman ; Ashley, Wood bridge, Bright and Corwin.' On Private Land Claims. Messrs. Yulee, chairman ; Semple, Barrow, Tennybacker and Greene. On Indian Affairs. Messrs. Bagby, chairman ; Atchison, Phelps, Sevier and Jarnagiu. On Claims. Messrs. Tennybacker, chairman; Atchison, John M. Clayton, Rusk, and Johnson, Md. On Revolutionary Claims. Messrs. Semple, chairman ; Bright, Thomas Clayton, Colquitt and Phelps. On the Judiciary. Messrs. Ashley, chairman ; Breese, Berrien, Weetcott and Dayton. On Rost Oßces and Post Roads. Messrs. Niles, chairman ; Sturgeon, Simmons, Rusk and Morehead On Roads and Canals. Messrs. llannegan, chairman ; Turney, Corwin, Houston and Morehead. . Mr. Webster, says the Boston Tost, adores democratic statesmen after they are dead. He has wept over the grave of Jefferson, Madison and Monroe, and eulogised Jackson. In his late speech at Philadelphia he complimented Van' Buren.'